5 injured in Badagry expressway auto accident
Three male and two female passengers on Wednesday severely injured in a road accident involving an LT commercial bus and a T4 commercial bus at the Iyana Era axis of Agbara along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos.
According to an eyewitness, the T4 commercial bus was traveling at an excessive speed toward Agbara when its braking system failed.
The eyewitness added that the mechanical malfunction led to a rear-end collision with an LT commercial bus (BDG 728 YE), which was stationary while loading passengers.
Confirming the incident, the Spokesman for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, in a statement, said the LASTMA officials successfully rescued five severely injured passengers—three males and two females, adding that they were promptly transported to a hospital situated at Pako near Iyana-Era for immediate medical attention.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the T4 commercial bus, bearing registration number LSD 668 YE, was traveling at an excessive speed toward Agbara when its braking system failed. This mechanical malfunction led to a rear-end collision with an LT commercial bus (BDG 728 YE), which was stationary while loading passengers at Iyana-Iba bus stop.
“In a commendable demonstration of rapid response, LASTMA officials successfully rescued five severely injured passengers—three males and two females. The injured individuals were promptly transported to Eva-Life Hospital, situated at Pako near Iyana-Era, for immediate medical attention.
“Security operatives from the Ijanikin Police Division provided critical support throughout the rescue operation, ensuring the safety of all involved and maintaining order at the accident site”, said Taofiq.
Taofiq stated that the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has conveyed his profound sympathy to the injured passengers and extended his best wishes for their swift and complete recovery.
He further reiterated the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, particularly the braking system, urging all drivers to conduct thorough checks before embarking on journeys within or outside Lagos State.
